By JOHN NJAGIMore by this AuthorA showdown looms in Parliament between the opposition and the government over control of the multi-billion shilling gambling industry, with each side seeking to have its Bill adopted by the House. However, Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo, the sponsor of the Betting Control Amendment Bill, said he would oppose such plans. “This is a party (ODM) sponsored Bill and there is no way the government will be allowed to sneak in its Bill and take over our initiative,” he said. Both Bills seek to introduce regulatory measures on the betting industry, believed to rake in billions of shillings monthly. But appearing before the committee last week, Mr Nkaissery expressed hope that a compromise would be found, proposing a workshop with the committee, Mr Midiwo, and ministry officials, including experts from the Betting Control and Licensing Board, that will see the two bills merged to a single government-sponsored legislation.

Source: Daily Nation February 12, 2017 22:30 UTC